Kids, babies, and age gaps

Hi everyone, we are expecting our 2nd after a 10 1/2 year break. Long story but our first daughter is my step daughter but she's never been "step" ya know? She's grown up around me and I'm the only dad she's ever had.Anyway, how do you all deal with such an age gap and what things do you do to make sure the older kid isn't left on the bench with the new baby whirlwind?We were thinking of having "daddy day" where it's just her and I - maybe go to the beach or Museums or something?

Hi everyone, we are expecting our 2nd after a 10 1/2 year break. Long story but our first daughter is my step daughter but she's never been "step" ya know? She's grown up around me and I'm the only dad she's ever had.Anyway, how do you all deal with such an age gap and what things do you do to make sure the older kid isn't left on the bench with the new baby whirlwind?We were thinking of having "daddy day" where it's just her and I - maybe go to the beach or Museums or something?

I don't have any relevant experience (we are one and done), but I am a big believer in weekly daddy/daughter time. We have Sunday morning as our time. It is mostly stuff around the house and some time at Starbucks (she likes cleaning the tables). But I think it is a great idea.

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I don't have any relevant experience (we are one and done), but I am a big believer in weekly daddy/daughter time. We have Sunday morning as our time. It is mostly stuff around the house and some time at Starbucks (she likes cleaning the tables). But I think it is a great idea.

Hi I have a 14 year old step-son who I have been daddy since he was 2 months old. We also have a 2 year old. We was also worried about the same thing. But when she came we just talked to my son and explained there was no difference. Everything turned out fine and we worried for nothing. Now we are expecting again in Feb. and I think there is going to be a bigger problem between 2year old and new baby.

Hi I have a 14 year old step-son who I have been daddy since he was 2 months old. We also have a 2 year old. We was also worried about the same thing. But when she came we just talked to my son and explained there was no difference. Everything turned out fine and we worried for nothing. Now we are expecting again in Feb. and I think there is going to be a bigger problem between 2year old and new baby.

Haha! Ya I think the two year old may not like it much till they're used to the new baby. It seems like if you just keep them involved with the baby it's less "us" vs them and it's more "family"Thx guys! I'm so excited and I hate waiting lol but we are just starting this journey... Long way to go

Haha! Ya I think the two year old may not like it much till they're used to the new baby. It seems like if you just keep them involved with the baby it's less "us" vs them and it's more "family"Thx guys! I'm so excited and I hate waiting lol but we are just starting this journey... Long way to go

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